Rolling with the engine switched off
WARNING
There is no power assistance for the steering
and the brake when the engine is not running.
Steering and braking requires significantly
more effort and you could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident as a result.
Do not turn off the engine while the vehicle is
in motion.
See also:
Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheati ...
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Vehicles for USA: fully depress the accelerator pedal. The transmission
shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
Vehicles for Canada: depre ...
Problems with the rear window
defroster
The rear window defroster has deactivated
itself prematurely or cannot be activated.
•► Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the ...